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    Restaurant Vita

    3.9 (30 reviews)
    ModerateScandinavian
    Open 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Risotto! Also so good!
    Leslie M.

    Excellent place to go for authentic Danish food and friendly wait staff. We had dinner one night inside the restaurant, cozy ambiance, candles, pleasantly chatty waitress who gave us some recommendations for our trip. I got a classic danish dish with deep fried ham and potatoes with parsley gravy. They gave me a sample as it isn't a dish that all tourists like, and I thought it was delicious. Basically if you like bacon, you would like it! We came back for the classic smorgasbord open-face sandwich for lunch later in the trip and they were delicious. The only bummer was the patio have a lot of construction noise and smells that afternoon, but it probably would not be like again. I would recommend it!

    Weinerschnitzle
    Stephanie S.

    Pretty good food. The inside of the restaurant looks on the fancy side but the prices weren't excessive. There are candles and white tablecloths. The beer selection was good. I had a blonde. For dinner I had weinerschnitzle. It was pretty good, not the best I've had though. It came with a small tureen of gravy and potatoes. Overall, it was pretty good.

    Old fashioned roast duck with prunes, apples, homemade cucumber relish, red cabbage relish, white potatoes and caramelled potatoes

    I was walking back to my hotel from the Kastellet and found Vita along the way. I found the staff very attentive and friendly, and the food delicious and modestly priced. I had old fashioned roast duck with prunes, apples, homemade cucumber relish, red cabbage relish, white potatoes and caramelled potatoes. The gravy was a bit cold, but tasty.

    Jessica D.

    As a previous reviewer mentioned, Vita is truly the perfect place to get your first meal in Copenhagen! The restaurant itself is housed in a former royal pharmacy from the 1800s and has a quaint historic European charm. The menu offers classic Danish dishes until the wee hours of the morn--up to 3 a.m. (Hello, jet lag!) We shared a bowl of the lobster bisque and an order of stegtflæsk, the national dish of crispy slices of pork with small boiled potatoes and creamy parsley sauce. Both were deliciously prepared. We left merrily satisfied. I can see why this place has been around forever!

    Linnea W.

    This place was good and back a few blocks from the main tourist street. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I had the Vita stew and my husband had the crispy pork with parsley sauce a supposed Danish dish. As per the menu we asked for a sample as it says it's not everyone's taste. It's delicious, it's crispy bacon. It is however rich and I knew I couldn't do a whole meal of it so I had the stew. The stew was a thick rich tomato and beef broth. The sausages got to be too much so I had to pull those out but the pork roast pieces were my favorite. We both really enjoyed our food.

    Hari S.

    Really good Danish food. Was surprised by the quality and taste. Really tasteful and crisp. Had the pork and it was amazing. Opening hours is amazing.

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    Cheap Food for an expensive price. The Ambient is Really nice but it seems to be a Tourist Trap.

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    As a previous reviewer mentioned, Vita is truly the perfect place to get your first meal in Copenhagen!

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    Vækst - Steak with roasted corn

    Vækst

    4.5(104 reviews)
    1.3 kmKøbenhavn K
    $$

    This is not a vegetarian restaurant, but the vegetables here are so fresh. I chose the meat and…read moreseafood prix-fixe menu, and every course was delicious, but I was especially impressed with what they did with the vegetables. The lettuce salad that came with my beef filet was so crisp that it seemed to have just been picked from the garden. It may not be a bad idea to try their vegetarian prix-fixe menu some time. We came as a group of five people and were given 2 hours and 15 minutes for our table. Service was attentive without being rushed. I appreciated the steady service as I did not want a protracted long dinner. The pacing was just right and we finished our courses in a timely manner.

    Vækst is hands-down my favorite restaurant in Copenhagen. Tucked into the city center with its…read moresignature greenhouse aesthetic, it offers one of the coziest dining vibes in CPH. Every visit feels like stepping into a calm little oasis. Their seasonal prix fixe menu is always a highlight. The chefs at Vækst have a real talent for taking fresh, local ingredients and turning them into something both comforting and exciting. Each course is thoughtful, balanced, and full of bright Nordic flavors. I've never had a meal there that didn't feel memorable. Whether you're going for a special occasion or just want an evening of genuinely great food in a cozy setting, Vækst delivers every time. It's the place I recommend to anyone looking for an authentic, beautifully crafted Copenhagen dining experience.

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    Vækst - The interior

    The interior

    Vækst - Fried hake

    Fried hake

    Vækst - The view walking up the stairs from the lower level.

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    The view walking up the stairs from the lower level.

    Grød

    Grød

    4.5(173 reviews)
    1.0 kmKøbenhavn K
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    I never thought I would be saying this about porridge of all things. But, Grød truly opened my eyes…read morein terms of how I could prepare my daily oatmeal. We tried Grød at two locations: the Torvehallerne market and at 7Eleven. The market, I ordered the Oat Porridge which came with apples, roasted almonds and caramel sauce, my mom had the All In! and my dad had the oat waffle. All of us (mostly) left satisfied. My picky father loved his waffle. And I really enjoyed the porridge I had. The oats perfectly cooked, the apples and almonds gave it a nice textural contrast. Plus the caramel, which was more like a dulce de leche added the perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet. My mom was a bit ambivalent because the All In was too sweet. But to be fair, All In includes all of their toppings. Including chocolate and caramel so her assessment was fair! The Grød at 7Eleven had this wonderful chia pudding, layered with yogurt, natural peanut butter, a berry compote and nuts and I was obsessed. So simple, yet so wholesome. I found a cup at the airport and proceeded to import it back to the States. Overall, it was definitely worth a visit (or 2) to have my mind blown. Grød may not have intended it but this lil Westerner is now leveling up her oats game thanks to their menu!

    It was good but small portions mostly cabbage which gives the illusion that it's more than it is…read more Very small portions of chicken, peanuts, and kimchi. Although Everything was fresh. Still, I wouldn't go back. There was another place right behind them and across the way that looked like it was much better Chicken skewers etc. I suggest you try that instead.

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    Grød
    Grød - 10.6.22 mushroom barley Otto

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    10.6.22 mushroom barley Otto

    Garden Restaurant & Vin bar - Christmas dinner.

    Garden Restaurant & Vin bar

    4.6(17 reviews)
    0.5 kmKøbenhavn K

    My parents and I landed in Copenhagen in the evening and searched Yelp for a dinner spot close to…read moreour Airbnb. This restaurant popped up as the first recommendation. We were interested in trying the Scandinavian cuisine, so we decided to stop by. The menu had an English section, which we appreciated. The waitstaff was friendly and patient with us. We ordered the mussel soup to share (absolutely divine. We should have ordered one for each of us instead of sharing it! It was so good!), the truffle chicken (the chicken was cooked so perfectly and was extremely tender and juicy), and the linguine (super fresh and perfectly al dente with a rich sauce). The bread with whipped butter was also great. I think the butter had truffle in it, but I'm not positive. It was delicious. The restaurant is located next to the King's Gardens and is a short walk from Norreport St metro station. The ambience is comfortable and intimate; definitely a neighborhood gem. I'm so happy we tried this place!

    I went to this restaurant based on the Yelp reviews. I have to say that the hostess/server was…read morerude when I had arrived for my 7:30pm reservation at 7:20pm. I was seated by another member of the waitstaff as I was waiting in the breezeway. My waiter took my order which was the scallop appetizer and the poached white fish. The scallops were overcooked and my fish was raw. I couldn't even eat any of my entree. Yet no one checked on me regarding the meal. I received no bread which each table beside me had bread. I left the restaurant still hungry. I would not return nor would I recommend.

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    Garden Restaurant & Vin bar - Our cozy restaurant.

    Our cozy restaurant.

    Garden Restaurant & Vin bar - Snacks for a big private party.

    Snacks for a big private party.

    Garden Restaurant & Vin bar - Salmon.

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    Salmon.

    Cap Horn - My gravlaks (smoked salmon) open face sandwich

    Cap Horn

    3.9(99 reviews)
    0.3 kmKøbenhavn K
    $$

    This restaurant is on "Restaurant Row" in the Nyhavn area. This restaurant was a recommendation,…read moreand I would recommend it too. There were outside tables, but it was a bit chilly, so we opted for the nearly deserted inside restaurant. We had a table near the window, so it was a great view. The restaurant was nicely decorated and the service was very friendly. I ordered the gravlax open-faced sandwich, which is smoked salmon (very similar to lox) on an excellent sour dough bread. I opted to skip the mustard sauce, but the sandwich was perfect. My wife had the potato open-faced sandwich, which consisted of new potatoes, organic rye bread, lemon mayonnaise (romaleid), fried onions and pickled pearl onions. She really enjoyed it, along with her Spritz drink. Denmark seems to be one of those countries, where you cannot order tap water. Fair enough. However, our water consisted of an open carafe (which I'm sure was tap water), for which we were charged 50 Krona ($8). This seems high for tap water.

    Staff had a "I don't wanna be here attitude"... we were definitely a bother. Went for the burger,…read morecouldn't add cheese, staffed stated food was not made there, so no modifications. Settled on fried fish and shrimp croquettes (ok). We knew it was a tourist trap, but we were looking for better service. Great location on a beautiful day, if not for the excitement of being in the city... the staff could have destroyed it. On vacation, looking to order a drink, I was advised they only had what was on the menu... mind you, as you look around, the establishment next door was rocking a full bar! In my opinion, pick a trap with friendly inviting and help staff... not unless you like it that way!

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    Cap Horn - A view of the restaurant.

    A view of the restaurant.

    Cap Horn - Another table's excellent looking shrimp open-faced sandwich.

    Another table's excellent looking shrimp open-faced sandwich.

    Cap Horn - Inside the Cap Horn

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    Inside the Cap Horn

    Restaurant Vita - scandinavian - Updated June 2026

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